Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Timeline of the book of acts from the bible generation word. Timeline of the book of acts dates reference events books written historical events roman emperors c. Apostle pauls timeline study resources blue letter bible. Acts of the apostles book comments acts the acts of the apostles is an historical account of the apostles between a. Book of acts overview insight for living ministries.
Although many would suggest other titles, this one has merit because. I threw them in as a way to give more context to the other characters. Jesus resurrection lies at the heart of the apostles preaching throughout the book of acts. Kjv the book of acts is the historical link between the. If the book of acts were gone, there would be nothing to replace it howson. Working chronology of acts i have decided to put together in one place those posts that could help give us a timeline of the events that luke writes about in the acts of the apostles. Charts about the book of acts charts about the book of proverbs bible timelines davids misc charts omar garcias charts blue letter bible charts bible texts and helps other bible chart sites over charts from a th. We read of the evangelistic methods and message of the early apostles and preachers 3. The holy spirit inspired the authors of each book of the bible to write truth according to their personality and writing styles.
Pdf new testament chronology and historical background with. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. Firsts in the book of acts barnes bible charts coming of the holy spirit acts 2 establishment of the church acts 2 1st gospel sermon preached acts 2 1st baptism in the name of christ acts 2 1st worship in the new testament church acts 2. Color map map of the new testament world this map reveals the nations within the ancient world during the first century a. With this in mind, it should be understood that nothing timewise is encased in stone. New testament completed most of new testament completed during this time 627570 jeremiah ministers to judah 2 ki. The title of the book of acts comes from the greek word praxis, a word often used in early christian literature to describe the great deeds of the apostles or other significant believers. This book is titled the acts of the apostles, or more literally acts of apostles. The acts time line a chronological chart of the time, people and places in the acts of the apostles and letters of the apostle paul. It provides a record of the early rain outpouring of the spirit. This supplies a fairly approximate date for the journey of barnabas and saul to jerusalem as a. Ward gasque, the historical value of the book of acts, the evangelical quarterly 41 1969.
As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. There has been much debate as to the purpose of acts. Acts of the apostles 4 imprisonment in rome are 6062 a. Outline of the book with questions for each section. Christian teachings according to gods word and the life of jesus currentlychristian. In this passage, luke is restating the great commission challenge jesus gave in luke 24. We have now ascertained the dating of the acts so far as its main outlines are concerned, namely a.
Timeline of new testament books new testament charts. The first few times i read acts, all the new city and province names just blurred together in my. At a certain point, the timeline would get cluttered. But in acts, several major characters loopdeloop their way around the roman empire.
Although all the themes in the graphic above are integral to the proclamation of the good news, the message of the risen jesus is the single theme that appears in every recorded gospel explanation in the book and is clearly is the motivation that drives them to boldly proclaim jesus from. Events in acts and other new testament books are placed in harmony. For an extensive timeline of the events in acts of the apostles, see below. The acts of the apostles church leadership resources.
Approximate chronology of the acts regarding the chronology of acts, henry halley writes in his book, halleys bible handbook, there are not enough data given to form an exact chronology, but sufficient to approximate most of the dates. For assurance of our own salvation, we can compare our own conversion experience with those in acts. Jesus had shown himself alive by many proofs for 40 days. Acts 2 ad 70 romans destroy the jewish temple as jesus prophesied would happen lk. A history of the early church gene taylor2an outline of the book i. Purpose of the book as indicated previously, the original purpose of both the gospel and acts may have been to assist. Since the book of acts is the continuation of the gospel account of all jesus began to do and teach, it catalogs what jesus continued to do and teach through the holy spirit. The book of acts is also the account of the work of the holy spirit in and through the church. The initial question regards the identity of theophilus, the one for whom the book is written. In the book of acts, we discover how gods multiethnic, international church grew through persecution and missionary journeys throughout the world. Bible charts are helpful in understanding the big picture of a book or concept.
Continuation of evangelism outside jerusalem conversion of cornelius. The dispersion of the jerusalem church and the beginning of evangelism outside jerusalem the samaritans, the eunuch, 3334. Acts 3 4 the lame man healed peters message added to the church peter and john before the sanhedrm the churchs response to persecution acts 5 the judgment of anamas and sapphlra demonstrations of power by the apostles o owed by persecution and imprisonment the apostles freed by an angel timeline of the early church period acts. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends.
Most bible narratives take place in one corner of the near east. D in the church of christ pdf chart sermons by steve hudgins. Luke records many examples of conversion in the book of acts e. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 6 acts 1 50 days 1. Several years later luke had finished off the book with the documentation of the roman attack on jerusalem to suppress the jewish revolt got, n. Wherever we have a difference of opinion on some minor details, we. Chronology of acts and the epistles lists the events, the reference, and the year.
The book of acts is the record of that commission beingcarried out. The year of his office was from early summer of ad 51toearly summer of ad 52. The book of acts suggests that one person wrote both the gospel of luke and the book of acts. The new testament without acts leaves a great, yawning gap. Color map map of the new testament world this map reveals the nations within the ancient world during the. Well also attempt to date the nt books, the deaths of the 12 apostles the disciples minus judas, plus paul, and key events occurring in the roman empire that. Some characters arent that important to the story, but are included anyway like timothy and philip.
Its narrative supplies a bridge connecting the life and ministry of jesus to the life of the church and the witness of the earliest believers. This chart shows a chronology of historical events in the first century ad, including the dates and places of the new testament books. The book of acts tells how the multiethnic, international. This is a great chart for learning the order of old testament events and their respective dates. Well also attempt to date the nt books, the deaths of the 12 apostles the disciples minus judas, plus paul, and key events occurring in the roman empire that wouldve affected the church. It opens with a greeting to theophilus, who was also the intended recipient of lukes gospel. Chart of the 27 books of the new testament with historical timeline. Acts furnishes a ladder on which to place the epistles. If the book was just before or after pauls release, then it was likely written around 63 a. A series of daily bible readings and drills from the new testament book of john to be used in youth classes, as a daily devotional or as an aid in home schools for including bible reading in the curriculum pdf file size. The dispersion of the jerusalem church and the beginning of evangelism. The beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church a chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 6 acts 1 50 days 1.
Bible class books old and new testament the church of. List of the dates and places of the new testament books. Thus,pauls stay incorinthhadto overlap with the adm inistrationof. Several questions can be answered from the first 2 verses. A chronology of the book of acts resource publications. Timeline of the apostle paul includes the year, the life of paul, the books written, and historical. This title accurately reflects the contents of the book, which is a series of vignettes chronicling the lives of key apostles especially peter and paul in.
Timeline of acts year ad event acts 30 the ascension acts 1 30 matthias chosen by lot acts 1. The main issues revolve around whether he is a man perhaps a greek official for whom lukeacts is an apologetic for the gospel or a kind of generic. The gospel of luke records what jesus began both to do and teach in his human body, and the book of acts tells us what jesus continued to do and teach through his spiritual body, the church. Here is a similar, and more streamlined, timeline from graeme goldsworthys fantastic book preaching the whole bible as christian scripture. The book of acts is a book of inspiration in these days of the restoration of the church.